Acura is bringing again the RSX sedan as a premium, dramatic-looking, all-wheel drive electrical crossover that’s additionally the primary mannequin engineered in-house on Honda’s new international EV Platform. This is similar platform that may finally underpin the automaker’s Zero sequence, which is anticipated to enter manufacturing subsequent yr together with the RSX. So suffice it to say, the resurrected RSX is an enormous deal for Acura and its dad or mum firm.
The RSX Prototype is making its international debut this week at two Monterey Automobile Week occasions: The Quail Motorsports Gathering and Pebble Seashore Concours d’Magnificence. Acura says it should assemble the RSX at Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio, on identical manufacturing line as Acura Integra, beginning within the second half of 2026.
The RSX Prototype is predicated on the Efficiency EV idea that was revealed ultimately yr’s Monterey Automobile Week. The Prototype retains plenty of the sharp angles that gave the idea an nearly boat-like look. However whereas it definitely isn’t as wild-looking because the idea, the Prototype’s entrance finish is assertive and in your face, with slit-like daytime operating lights that offset the Acura brand within the center. Acura says that the full-width rear taillight are meant as a homage to the second era NSX, complemented by a brand new “ACURA” brand splashed throughout the tailgate. (In different NSX information, Honda has mentioned to count on a brand new “NSX-type” electrical sports activities automotive within the works for 2027 or 2028.)
Acura isn’t releasing any of the important thing specs but, which is smart since that is nonetheless only a prototype. So we’ll have to attend somewhat longer to study concerning the vary, battery dimension, acceleration, and value. The Prototype rides on multi-spoke 21-inch rims, with the intense crimson calipers of the big entrance Brembo brakes peaking by way of. A coupe-like silhouette and a fastback roofline is certain to be a sign of spectacular efficiency capabilities.
In one other first for Acura and Honda, the RSX Prototype can function a cellular power unit that may energy different home equipment, together with an entire home. Bidirectional charging is more and more changing into a extremely wanted characteristic in new EVs, so Acura is making an attempt to get forward of that pattern with the RSX.